"The Camel and the Needle's Eye" by Arthur Ponsonby is a critical examination of wealth and poverty in early 20th-century society. It opens by contrasting the opulent state of the rich with the destitution of the poor, represented by people sleeping on London's streets. The book investigates the complex relationship between these two societal groups, challenges the common blame placed on the poor, and examines how the lifestyles of the wealthy contribute to social problems. The core of the work centers on the ethical issues surrounding wealth, asserting a relationship beween extreme wealth and extreme poverty, while discouraging superficial shows of pity and instead stresses a broader sense of societal responsibility, and the urgent need for true justice when it comes to handling disparities of wealth and the poor.
The Camel and the Needle's Eye
By Arthur Ponsonby Ponsonby
In a world of stark contrasts, this book dissects the ethical implications of wealth and poverty, urging society to look beyond simple pity and embrace a deeper understanding of responsibility and justice.
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About the AuthorArthur Augustus William Harry Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede, was a British politician, writer, and social activist. He was the son of Sir Henry Ponsonby, Private Secretary to Queen Victoria, and Mary Elizabeth Bulteel, daughter of John Crocker Bulteel. He was also the great-grandson of The 3rd Earl of Bessborough, The 3rd Earl of Bathurst and The 2nd Earl Grey. The 1st Baron Sysonby was his elder brother.
Arthur Augustus William Harry Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede, was a British politician, writer, and social activist. He was the son of Sir Henry Ponsonby, Private Secretary to Queen Victoria, and Mary Elizabeth Bulteel, daughter of John Crocker Bulteel. He was also the great-grandson of The 3rd Earl of Bessborough, The 3rd Earl of Bathurst and The 2nd Earl Grey. The 1st Baron Sysonby was his elder brother.
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